I NEVER view the thank yous as clutter. Even though they are not
directed to me, I take great pleasure in reading expressions of
appreciation for the favors done for colleagues. All too often we
librarians do not receive pats on the back from some of the very patrons
we go out of our way to serve. I say, use the delete key with abandon if
the thank-you messages annoy you. I believe I speak for many others who
love reading these positive reinforcements for the good turns we do for
each other.
Uncurmudgeonly yours -
Nancy McMurrer Telephone: 206-543-7672
Reference Librarian FAX: 206-685-2165
Gallagher Law Library Internet: mcmurrer@u.washington.edu
University of Washington
1100 NE Campus Pkwy, JB-20
Seattle, WA 98105
On Wed, 28 Sep 1994 jmcmahon@brobeck.com wrote:
>
> Please refrain from cluttering the lists with thank you
> messages. Respond directly to anyone who assists you. The
> rest of us do not need to sift through these responses in
> our mailboxes.
>
> If useful information has been obtained, summarize and post
> to the list. I will read/save this type of information.
>
> You will save my sanity and others by not posting thank you
> notes to the list.
>
> TIA
>
> Jane McMahon
> Brobeck Phleger & Harrison
> jmcmahon@brobeck.com
>
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